Mariscos 7 Mares
D10740 W Lower Buckeye Rd, Avondale 85323
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-55894
Score based on 11 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.
An inspection on Jul 1, 2026 found violations at the county's most serious (D-equivalent) level. Scores are held in the “Poor” band for 6 months after such events — until Dec 28, 2026, assuming no further incidents. How scoring works
Score over time
Inspection history13 on record
2026
Jul 1, 2026Routine2 priority3 foundation7 coreD
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Observed mechanical dishwasher was not providing sanitizer solution and had 0ppm chlorine. The dishwasher was not in use at the time of inspection, the person in charge was made aware of the issue and directed all employees to use the 3 comp sink for manual warewashing pending dishwasher repair.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager onsite at the time of inspection.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no bodily fluid clean up kit or written instructions for cleaning bodily fluids.
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2-501.11 - Priority Foundation: Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. Predefined Comment: Written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events is required onsite at all times. Corrective Action: Correct at once.
Inspector's notes
Observed spray bottle and scrub pads stored inside the handwash sink by the 3 comp sink.
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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing. Predefined Comment: PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed open package of raw pork sausage stored over cooked ready to eat chicken in the walk-in cooler.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination. Predefined Comment: All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed dairy based horchata with internal temperature of 78.8F in the beverage dispenser next to the soda fountain. The person in charge stated the horchata had been prepared and placed into the dispenser more than 4 hours ago.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you.https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed cooked rice with no date mark in the walk-in cooler. The person in charge stated the rice may have been prepared yesterday or the day before, more than 24 hrs.
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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. Predefined Comment: All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. Predefined Comment: RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed over the counter pill bottles and hand lotion stored inside a container with whole vegetables and other food items in the prep cooler.
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7-209.11 - Core: Storage-Other Personal Care Items Predefined Comment: All medicines must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items to prevent contamination. All medicines were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Chemicals must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items at all times to prevent contamination. All chemicals were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed raw shrimp thawing submerged in standing water at ambient temperature in the prep sink.
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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing Predefined Comment: All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed a box of live oysters stored submerged in dark colored undrained ice water in a plastic container in the walk-in cooler. The person in charge removed the oysters from the undrained ice water at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-203.11 - Core: Molluscan Shellfish, Original Container
Inspector's notes
Observed wiping cloths stored in sanitizer solution with more than 300ppm chlorine.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation Predefined Comment: All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed knives stored between use wedged between prep cooler and the prep table by the cook line.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Predefined Comment: In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed porous stone mocajetes stored in the walk-in cooler and by the cook line. The person in charge stated the mocajetes are used with direct food contact.
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4-101.11 (B-E) - Core: Characteristics- Multiuse; Durable, Nonabsorbent, Smooth, Easily Cleanable Predefined Comment: All food-contact surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. Discussed not using and removing all porous stone mocajetes. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Feb 2, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Sep 23, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jul 18, 2025Re-Inspection1 foundationB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Inspector's notes
Observed hot water handle of faucet at the hand wash sink by the three compartment sink is inoperable and does not turn to supply hot water.
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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing. Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
Jul 8, 2025Routine2 foundation4 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed hot water handle of faucet at the hand wash sink by the three compartment sink is inoperable and does not turn to supply hot water.
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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing. Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed spray bottles with colored liquids and no labels by the mechanical dishwasher and the soda fountain station. The person in charge stated the spray bottles contained cleaning solutions and labeled them accordingly. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers
Inspector's notes
Observed shrimp thawing in standing ambient temperature water in a bucket stored on the floor adjacent to the hand wash sink on the cook line.
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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing Predefined Comment: All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process. The person in charge moved the shrimp to thaw under running water at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed wiping cloth stored in chlorine sanitizer solution with less than 50ppm chlorine. The person in charge made new sanitize solution with 50-100ppm chlorine.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation Predefined Comment: All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed knives stored wedged between gaps of equipment on the prep line and hanging from the fire suppressant system inside the ventilation hood.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Predefined Comment: In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed unsealed wood blocks used to prop up prep table, cracks and deep grooves in tile with accumulation of food debris, and gaps/holes in the wall next to the walk-in cooler.
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6-101.11 - Core: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas Predefined Comment: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Apr 14, 2025Routine2 priority1 coreall corrected on siteC°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed date marking procedures.
Inspector's notes
Observed containers of raw chicken and raw beef stored over containers of cooked beans, rice, and salsas. Discussed proper food storage with manager. Items were moved at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.
Inspector's notes
Calibrated thermometer. Observed container of cooked steak, cooked chicken, and prepared ceviche with internal temperatures ranging between 60°F-64°F in long prep cooler. Per manager, items were portioned out from containers in walk-in cooler about 2 hours prior to inspection. Items were placed in reach-in freezer for rapid cooling. Discussed checking temperatures frequently throughout the day. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you.https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.
Inspector's notes
Observed multiple bags of shrimp thawing in standing water in prep sink. Discussed proper thawing methods with manager. Manager had kitchen staff move shrimp to walk-in cooler at time of inspection. All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing
2024
Dec 10, 2024Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Establishment did not have an CFPM at time of inspection. Provided handout with changes to Food Code. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Aug 27, 2024Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed calibration of thermometers.
Inspector's notes
A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Establishment did not have an CFPM at time of inspection. Provided handout with changes to Food Code. Fourth Consecutive Violation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Inspector's notes
Observed bagged raw chicken stored on top of a box of raw oysters in walk-in cooler. Person in charge (PIC) moved chicken to a lower shelf at time of inspection. Discussed proper food storage of raw chicken. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Repeat Violation 3-302.11 (A3-8) - Core: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.
Mar 21, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°
Inspection conducted via electronic means.Operator emailed pest control invoice. Lic# 5637Upon re-inspection, violation #36 has been corrected.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Thaiz R.
Mar 11, 2024Routine3 priority2 foundationD°
Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager--Establishment did not have a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) present during inspection. Please have a CFPM present during all operation hours. Provided handout with changes to Food Code. THIRD CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 3 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection rights signed by Thaiz R.Report emailed and printed.Inspection conducted with RS #689.A re-inspection will be conducted before or on March 21, 2024 for violation #36.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:-Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or-Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 30,Signer: Thaiz Ruiz
PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: When to Wash. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing. Observed kitchen staff handle sanitizer rag, wipe counter, move trash can proceed to handle ready to eat (RTE) food. Employee was instructed to wash hands. Discussed proper handwashing with person in charge (PIC) and when handwashing is required. Provided handout. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding. Observed cooked rice and beans in hot holding unit with internal temperatures of 118°F and 120°F. Per kitchen staff items were re-heated about 40mins prior. Kitchen staff re-heated items to 165°F and adjusted hot holding temperature. Discussed regularly monitoring hot held items to ensure a temperature of 135°F or above is maintained. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. Observed two large containers of salsa with internal temperatures of 47°F in walk-in cooler. Per PIC salsa was prepared 2 days ago and containers have been kept in the cooler. PIC discarded salsa at time of inspection. Discussed proper cooling methods and regularly monitoring cold held items to ensure proper temperatures of 41°F or below are maintained. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-3-501.17, Pf: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Date Marking. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. Observed multiple TCS food items (such as cooked rice, salsa, and cooked meats) missing date marks in walk-in cooler. Per PIC items were prepared two days ago. PIC instructed staff to place date marks on items. Discussed proper date marking with PIC and provided date marking handouts. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-6-501.111 (C), Pf: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence Observed live small roach on prep counter next to microwave. PIC was unable to provide invoice of pest control service. Discussed having establishment serviced by a certified pest control service. A re-inspection will be conducted by March 21, 2024 to verify certified pest control service invoice. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
2023
Dec 6, 2023Routine2 coreA
Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager--Establishment did not have a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) present during inspection. Please have a CFPM present during all operation hours. Provided handout with changes to Food Code. SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION.This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection rights signed by Leticia L.Report emailed.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Leticia L.
Core-4-601.11, C: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Observed grease and dust accumulation on hood ventilation above cook line. Discussed cleaning hood at a frequency to prevent accumulation. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability Observed cracked grout lines filled with water in dishwashing area. Discussed having grout lines refinished to ensure lines are flush tile. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →